Encroached on Windows Phone, Android will Weakens

Sales of the device with Android operating system is predicted to reach its peak in 2012 and then be stuck down its market share since encroached on OS Windows Phone from Microsoft.

The predictions put forward by leading research firm, IDC. According to them, this year Android smartphone market share will reach 61% peak point, then stop growing and declining.

In 2016, Android is predicted to lead, but its market share to be 52.9%. Well, Windows Phone when it is projected runner-up position with a 19.2% achievement. He overtook Apple's IOS or equal to the expected reach 19% market share.

Indeed today, the market share of Windows Phone only 5.2%. However, according to IDC, Nokia is still fairly strong position as a major supporter and the arrival of Windows Phone Windows Phone 8 will strengthen its position. And what about the fate of the BlackBerry? Reported by InformationWeek and quoted on Thursday (06.07.2012), its market share is estimated to be only 5.6% in 2016.

According to IDC, the global handset market will grow 4% this year. Mobile species will still be the dominant feature phone with the power of 61.6%. The rest is the smartphone.

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